"In particular those older people that have those triggers that potentially could result in depression, those poeple who aren't connected to family and friends, who are somewhat isolated, may have lost a loved one nearby ...so that is the target group"

Mr Graham says peer education is a good way to reach people.

"If we had more of these types of programs where the community takes responsibility for.... assisting particular government and non government agencies, then we have a much more multi-faceted approach to supporting people who have illnesses." he said.

"Its already been a great success in South Australia where the pilot project was first initiated and so we're building on the success and the lessons learned through the pilot project and implementing that in Tasmania," she said.